Author: Greater Media

  • Why it’s a good time to buy a high-mileage car

    Low gas prices are making larger and less fuel-efficient models more attractive, which makes it a buyer’s market for some of the industry’s most frugal rides By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features 2015 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC The average price of gasoline in the U.S. has been falling like a rock since last summer, settling just above…

  • Music maker

    PHOTO COURTESY OF ST. STANISLAUS KOSTKA SCHOOL East Brunswick resident Colin Carlson smiles as he waits to perform “The Caisson Song” at St. Stanislaus Kostka School’s Partesi Instrumental Recital on May 19.

  • Airbag recall

    Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: How can I find out if my car is among those being recalled as part of the massive airbag recall? A: You should have received a recall notice from the automaker if your car is among the millions in this country being recalled for problems with driver and passenger side…

  • Teen driver program encourages parents to ‘Share the Keys’

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — For Michael and Dianne Surace, it is important that teens and parents be educated about the importance of good driving practices when they get behind the wheel of a car. “We are here to stress the point to parents and kids behind the wheel that a car…

  • Milltown Garage Sale planned for June 5-6

    The annual Milltown Townwide Garage Sale is set for 8 a.m.-4 p.m. June 5 and 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. June 6 at homes and businesses throughout the borough. The event is sponsored by Milltown resident Eileen Thomas, Realtor associate, RE/MAX Best. Location maps will be available at the Milltown Convenience Store and Dunkin’ Donuts, Milltown…

  • Winners of state writing contest announced

    VSA New Jersey has announced the winners of its 21st annual Joyce Indik New Jersey Wordsmith Competition, which accepted submissions of poems, essays, short stories and plays by New Jersey residents age 18 and older . Winning entries will be read at 2 p.m. May 30 at the Crossroads Theatre in New Brunswick. Local winners…

  • South River Public Library to hold storytimes

    Lori Nattrass, a children’s librarian at the South River Public Library, will hold “A Story With Lori” story time at 1 p.m. every Tuesday at the library, 55 Appleby Ave. Nattrass will read stories, sing fun songs, play and make a craft. Children from 18 months to 5 years old are welcome.

  • Deadline for grant application is May 31

    OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The Community Hope Fund has announced its request for proposals for its Youth Development Grant Program, which supports local, innovative programs and research-based models to promote youth development. The application deadline is May 31. The Community Hope Fund is seeking local programs that build developmental assets in youth. Grants will be awarded…

  • Gardeners

    PHOTO COURTESY OF SHANNON PULLARO Kody Li, Owen Mahler, Zachary Mahler, Matthew Pullaro, Amitav Narayan, Kyle Sampson, Nicholas Wan and Dan Pullaro of Cub Scout Pack 223, East Brunswick, and Brownie Maya Sampson spread bamboo mulch along the trail at Rutgers Gardens May 16 as a community service project. The Scouts also made “Happy Spring”…